UX Manager

Unum; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider in Carlow seeks a UX Manager to lead a team of designers in delivering user-centered digital experiences. The role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of UX practices, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Candidates should have over 7 years of UX design experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating their design capabilities. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

25 days annual leave

Paid health insurance

Pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design.
• Passion for accessibility and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UX design team and their workload.
• Build and maintain relationships with various teams.
• Facilitate usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback.

Skills

User-centered design

Team management

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Proficiency in design tools

Accessibility advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design, HCI, or related field

Tools

Figma

Miro

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Job description

UX Manager page is loaded## UX Managerlocations: Carlow, Carlow, IREtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 25, 2025 (24 days left to apply)job requisition id: 833408**Our Story** Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.The UX Manager leads a team of UX Designers to deliver high-quality, user-centered digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. Responsible for the daily performance and growth of the team, this role combines hands-on design leadership with people management, ensuring consistency in design standards, accessibility, and user engagement. The Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into intuitive, engaging user experiences, while mentoring team members and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement### **The Role*** Manages the UX design team and their workload across multiple projects and teams, ensuring best practices and consistency.* Manages project timelines, design execution, and resource alignment to ensure deliverables are met.* Able to execute as an individual contributor in addition to managing a team and day-to-day operations.* Builds and maintains positive relationships with Product Owners, Marketing, IT, and Agile teams to ensure seamless communication and deliver implementable and impactful UX solutions.* Ability to interface effectively with business partners across the organization.* Advocate for UX within the organization, promoting user-first thinking.* Facilitate and drive the Product Owner’s vision through ideation and concept development.* Help define and refine UX standards and processes across the organization.* Contribute to UX strategy and roadmap planning in alignment with business goals.* Support agile ceremonies and contribute to backlog grooming and prioritization.* Present design concepts and strategies to stakeholders and senior leadership.* Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.* Develops the creation and maintenance of pattern and style libraries.* Ensure adherence to accessibility standards and brand guidelines.* Facilitate usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback.* Provides coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback.* Align team assignments with individual strengths and project needs.* Identify skill gaps and establish training plans to support team development.* Upholds the value of UX best practices within the business and represents the needs of the team to upper management.* Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on user-centered design.* Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform design innovation.### **What you offer*** Bachelor’s degree in design, HCI, Computer Science, or related field.* 7+ years of experience in UX design, acting in a leadership role for at least 2 years.* Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design across multiple platforms.* Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Miro etc.)* Familiarity with HTML/CSS/JavaScript is a plus.* Experience working in Agile environments.* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.* Passion for accessibility, innovation, and continuous improvement.* Knowledge of the insurance/financial services industry beneficial.* Excellent planning and strategic skills are essential.* High level of initiative and drive for results.* Self-starter and detail-oriented, passionate about all things UX and other areas of design and innovation.* Operates with a sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines.#LI-SF1**#LI-Hybrid**#Hybrid**What We Offer** Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.Company:Unum# At Unum Group, we’re a Fortune 500 company and leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years.# Through our Unum and Colonial Life brands, our company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services.# Our 10,000+ employees work across operations in the US, UK and Poland, as well as our dedicated Technology Centre in Ireland.# Unum Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact us by submitting a request .